Managing Partner

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Our client, a leading private higher education institution, is seeking an accomplished and commercially driven Managing Partner to spearhead the growth and development of its Corporate Education division.

This is an opportunity for a strategic business leader to shape the institution's corporate education offering, build influential relationships with C-suite executives and translate organisational leadership needs into bespoke education solutions that deliver measurable impact.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in corporate consulting, executive-level stakeholder engagement and business development, together with a proven ability to drive revenue growth, oversee budgets and lead high-performing teams. A minimum of a Master's-level qualification is essential, alongside the commercial insight and ambition to unlock new opportunities and deliver sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Corporate Consulting & Programme Customisation

  • Engage with C-suite executives to assess and address leadership development needs.

  • Design and customise high-impact leadership education programmes tailored to corporate client requirements.

  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders across industries.

  • Revenue & Budget Management

  • Drive strategic growth by achieving and surpassing revenue targets at both individual and team levels.

  • Oversee budget planning and management to ensure financial sustainability and profitability.

  • Senior Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, lead, and manage a team of senior professionals and their respective teams.

  • Set and monitor performance objectives aligned with strategic business goals.

  • Foster a high-performance culture through mentorship, coaching, and accountability.

  • Strategic Market Growth & Partnerships

  • Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to expand corporate education offerings.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure program delivery excellence.

  • Operational Excellence & Quality Control

  • Ensure precision and excellence in programme delivery with a strong attention to detail.

  • Continuously refine operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of a Master’s level qualification (e.g., MBA, MEd, MCom or equivalent).
  • Significant experience in consulting with corporate clients at the C-suite level.
  • Demonstrated success in designing and implementing customised leadership education programmes.
  • Proven ability to manage and exceed revenue and performance targets.
  • Strong experience managing budgets and driving financial performance.
  • Senior leadership experience managing teams and managers of teams.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organisational, and project management skills.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

  • learning and development
  • sales strategy
  • operational management

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